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August 24, 2003

August 24, 2003, was a Sunday. It was 21 years, 2 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

Song charts

Popular songs

On August 24, 2003, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce
  • United Kingdom: "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 2003

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Crazy In Love - Beyonce Featuring Jay Z
  • Right Thurr - Chingy
  • P.I.M.P. - 50 Cent
  • Shake Ya Tailfeather - Nelly, P. Diddy & Murphy Lee
  • Never Leave You - Uh Ooh, Uh Oooh! - Lumidee
Play the top songs from 2003
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2003. Take a trip back to the peak days of 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Sean Paul and the Black Eyed Peas.
Freddy Vs. Jason

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Freddy Vs. Jason".

Facts

This date was 7,762 days ago. Approximately 259 months have passed. It was the 236th day of 2003, in week 34. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 86 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 24, 2003

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Sunday, August 24, 2003. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2003 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. In America, the song "Crazy In Love" by Beyonce is at the top of the singles charts, while "Breathe" by Blu Cantrell is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Freddy Vs. Jason is at the top of the box office.

Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

Smartphones don't exist yet. There are no Androids or iPhones. Cameras on phones are quickly becoming the norm. However, the photographs that they take are still lacking in quality. It's 2003, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of 50 Cent, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, Nelly, Evanescence, Chingy and Beyonce.

Internet users are using MSN Messenger and AIM to chat with each other online. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Charles Bronson, John Ritter, Johnny Cash, and Robert Kardashian would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Friends", "7th Heaven", "Stargate SG-1", and "The West Wing".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven", "Unreal Tournament 2003", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", and "Championship Manager 4". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Friends", "Bob the Builder", "Dora the Explorer", and "The Brothers García". Popular toys at the moment include Pixter drawing tablet, Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster, FurReal Friends, and Barbie B-Book Laptop.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 24, 2003, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2003 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 24, 2003 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 24, 2003.

  • Flash Mob.

    Flash Mob

    From mid-2003 onward, the term "flash mob" became popular. The phrase was used to describe organized groups of people who suddenly began dancing together in public places.
  • The Da Vinci Code.

    The Da Vinci Code

    Dan Brown's thriller novel "The Da Vinci Code" was released in March 2003. The book became a huge commercial success, selling more than 80 million copies.
  • Coldplay - "Clocks"

    Coldplay - "Clocks"

    "Clocks" by Coldplay would go on to win a Grammy for 2003's Record of the Year.
  • 2003 in music.

    2003 in music

    Popular music artists in 2003 included Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Ja Rule, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Sean Paul, Evanescence, Beyoncé, Matchbox Twenty, Chingy, The Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Outkast, Ashanti, and Kelis.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2003.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2003

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2003 were Jennifer Aniston, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Ben Affleck, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and The Rolling Stones.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2003?

    In 2003, the best NBA players were Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Ben Wallace, Jason Kidd, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Jamal Mashburn, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephon Marbury and Steve Nash.
  • Time Person of the Year 2003.

    Time Person of the Year 2003

    "The American soldier" was listed as the Time Person of the Year in 2003. This is a nod to the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.
  • Halle Berry.

    Halle Berry

    American actress Halle Berry was listed as FHM's sexiest woman in 2003.
  • 2003 in movies.

    2003 in movies

    Movies released in 2003 included The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Finding Nemo, The Matrix Reloaded, Bruce Almighty, The Last Samurai, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, The Matrix Revolutions, X2, Bad Boys II, Hulk, Thirteen, School of Rock and Kill Bill: Volume 1.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2003, the best soccer players were Pavel NedvÄ›d, Thierry Henry, Paolo Maldini, Andriy Shevchenko, Zinedine Zidane, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Gianluigi Buffon and David Beckham.
  • Bushisms.

    Bushisms

    There were books, websites, and posters dedicated to "Bushisms", which were verbal mishaps by US President George W. Bush. Example: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003.
  • The rise of camera phones.

    The rise of camera phones

    Camera phones started becoming increasingly common in 2003 and 2004. However, their picture quality was pixelated and blurry.
  • Ugg boots.

    Ugg boots

    Sheepskin-lined kicks called "Ugg boots" were in style. Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton helped popularize the craze.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • Nokia games such as Bounce.

    Nokia games such as Bounce

    During this period, you might have been playing simple mobile games such as Nokia's "Bounce", which was first released in July 2001.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.
  • Wallpaper is quickly dying off.

    Wallpaper is quickly dying off

    Wallpaper was quickly disappearing from people's homes during the early 2000s. By this stage, minimalist interior design trends were in vogue, and many people had already made the switch to using paint.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 24, 2003.

  • July 25, 2003: Cameron Stout wins the 4th season of the reality TV series "Big Brother" (UK).
  • July 26, 2003: The remains of Long Island serial killer victim Jessica Taylor are discovered in Manorville, New York.
  • July 27, 2003: Comedian Bob Hope passes away.
  • July 30, 2003: The last Volkswagen Beetle is produced.
  • August 1, 2003:
    • Numa Numa: Moldovan pop group O-Zone release their single "Dragostea Din Tei".
    • MySpace is founded.
    • The film "American Pie 3: The Wedding" is released.
    • The first episode of "My Life as a Teenage Robot" is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • August 3, 2003: Beyonce and Sean Paul team up to release the single "Baby Boy".
  • August 6, 2003: Arnold Schwarzenegger announces his candidacy for the Governor of California.
  • August 12, 2003:
    • Football: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting CP.
    • 50 Cent releases the single P.I.M.P.
  • August 14, 2003: The Northeast blackout of 2003 occurs.
  • August 16, 2003:
    • Football: Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut for Manchester United.
    • Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin dies in exile.
  • August 18, 2003: One-year-old Zachary Turner is murdered by his mother in Newfoundland, Canada.
  • August 19, 2003:
    • The first episode of "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" is aired on MTV.
    • 24 people die after a Hamas suicide bomber detonates himself on a bus in the Shmuel HaNavi quarter of Jerusalem.
  • This date: August 24, 2003
  • August 25, 2003:
    • Outkast release the single "Hey Ya!".
    • Kelis releases the song "Milkshake".
    • NASA launches the Spitzer Space Telescope into space.
  • August 26, 2003: Soccer: Hernán Crespo signs for English side Chelsea.
  • August 27, 2003: The fighting video game "Soulcalibur II" is released.
  • August 28, 2003:
    • 2003 MTV VMAs: Fans are shocked when Madonna and Britney Spears kiss on stage.
    • Missy Elliott's "Work It" wins Video of the Year at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • Bizarre crime: American pizza delivery man Brian Wells is murdered by an collar bomb that is locked to his neck.
  • August 29, 2003: Skype is released.
  • August 30, 2003: Actor Charles Bronson passes away at the age of 81.
  • August 31, 2003: The remains of Jean McConville are found 31 years after she was murdered by the IRA.
  • September 1, 2003: A looped animation of Badgers singing "Badger, Badger, Badger" is published by British animator Jonti Picking.
  • September 5, 2003: American illusionist David Blaine begins his glass box stunt by the River Thames in London.
  • September 7, 2003: American singer Warren Zevon dies from cancer at the age of 56.
  • September 8, 2003:
    • Linkin Park release their new single "Numb".
    • The Ellen DeGeneres Show makes its debut.
  • September 10, 2003: Swedish foreign minister Anna Lindh is fatally stabbed in Stockholm.
  • September 11, 2003:
    • Making a Murderer: Steven Avery is released from prison after a wrongful conviction.
    • Cesc FĂ bregas joins Arsenal's youth academy.
    • American actor John Ritter dies from an aortic dissection.
    • Steam is launched by Valve.
  • September 12, 2003: Singer Johnny Cash passes away at the age of 71.
  • September 13, 2003: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announce that they have postponed their wedding a day before it is due to take place.
  • September 15, 2003: English singer Rachel Stevens releases her debut single "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex".
  • September 16, 2003: The video game "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" is released for the PlayStation and Xbox.
  • September 22, 2003: Former British boxer Frank Bruno is taken from his home under the provisions of the Mental Health Act.
  • September 23, 2003: The first episode of One Tree Hill is aired.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2003

In August 2003, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from August 2003.

Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
The O.C.
The O.C.
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
Punk'd
Punk'd
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service
MythBusters
MythBusters
Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
The Osbournes
The Osbournes

Cars in 2003

2003 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford F-Series (eleventh generation), the Chrysler Crossfire, the Toyota Prius (XW20), the Volkswagen Golf Mk5, the BMW X3, and the Mazda 3.

Cars in 2003.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on August 24, 2003

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2003:

My Life as a Teenage Robot
My Life as a Teenage Robot
Teen Titans
Teen Titans
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)
All Grown Up! (Rugrats)

That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
ChalkZone
ChalkZone
The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
Invader Zim
Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2003

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Cranium Cadoo
Cranium Cadoo
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
Playmobil Airport
Playmobil Airport
Micropets
Micropets
FurReal Friends
FurReal Friends
KG Racer automites
KG Racer automites
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2003.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2003
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2003
Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2003
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Championship Manager 4 2003
Championship Manager 4
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2002
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 2002
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Ratchet & Clank 2002
Ratchet & Clank
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
FIFA Football 2003
 2002
FIFA Football 2003
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 2002
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal Tournament 2003

Were you born on August 24, 2003?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2003.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 24, 2009, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 24.

Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat

Palestinian leader Deceased
Born on August 24, 1929
He turned 74 on this day in 2003.

Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

WWE owner
Born on August 24, 1945
He turned 58 on this day in 2003.

Pacho

Pacho

Colombian drug trafficker Deceased
Born on August 24, 1951
He was not alive on this date.

Reggie Miller

Reggie Miller

Basketball player
Born on August 24, 1965
He turned 38 on this day in 2003.

Gemma O'Doherty

Gemma O'Doherty

Conspiracy theorist
Born on August 24, 1968
She turned 35 on this day in 2003.

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Comedian
Born on August 24, 1973
He turned 30 on this day in 2003.

Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray

Actor
Born on August 24, 1981
He turned 22 on this day in 2003.

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint

Actor
Born on August 24, 1988
He turned 15 on this day in 2003.

Elizabeth Debicki

Elizabeth Debicki

Australian actress
Born on August 24, 1990
She turned 13 on this day in 2003.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 24, 2003.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 24, 2003 was most likely conceived around December 1, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 24, 2003 is close to May 16, 2004.

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Stats for August 24, 2003

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 24, 2003:

  • 7,762 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,108 weeks have passed.
  • 670,640,400 seconds have passed since August 24, 2003.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 782,413,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 346,050,446,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 111,773,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 57,675,074 steps. That's roughly 25,633 miles.
  • 8,047,685 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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